Zumbaban (en. Were buzzing)
/θum'βaβan/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To emit a continuous and resonant sound, like that of an insect or a moving object.
The bees buzzed around the flowers.
Las abejas zumbaban alrededor de las flores.
To produce an annoying or incessant noise.
The airplane engines buzzed in the sky.
Los motores del avión zumbaban en el cielo.
To indicate a constant or repetitive activity.
At the party, the conversations buzzed in the air.
En la fiesta, las conversaciones zumbaban en el aire.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'zumbar', which has its roots in the Latin 'bombāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
buzz of flies
The constant sound that flies make.
zumbido de moscas
buzzed with joy
It is used to express great enthusiasm or joy.
zumbaba de alegría
my ears were buzzing
It refers to a sensation of ringing or noise in the ears.
zumbaban los oídos
Related Words
zumbar
Verb that means to emit a continuous sound, similar to zumbaban.
zumbar
zumbador
Noun that refers to an object or insect that produces a buzz.
zumbador
zumbón
Adjective that describes a sound that is heavy or deep.
zumbón
Slang Meanings
It means that something is going very fast or there is a lot of activity.
The party was buzzing with people and music.
La fiesta zumbaba de gente y música.
Description of a noisy or chaotic environment.
The market buzzed with the shouts of the vendors.
El mercado zumbaba con los gritos de los vendedores.